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Tube Line Stage around $5k

Thinking of replacing my Conrad Johnson Classic 2 SE.    Its a great sounding preamp but I've had it since '13 and am looking for something with remote.   Dual pre-outs a must .   Volume only remote is fine but volume and source would be ideal.  Thanks.

oddiofyl
antigrunge2
1,477 posts
 

In that case your myopia prevents you from looking at Nagra, Wavac, Kondo and Audionote

tsushima1
1,165 posts
 

A little over budget .... but superb at the price

 

 

 

 

vinylvalet
924 posts
 

+1 Herron Audio.

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dodgealum
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Like the VTPH-2a, the Herron Reference 360 is destined to become a legacy component, one that will provide years of trouble-free, unimpeachable performance. A little above your price point but very much worth the stretch, it will hold its monetary value and remain at the edge of the performance envelope for a long time to come. Of course, all IMHO and from a Herron fanboy.

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fbgbill
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McIntosh C2600. I purchased mine for $4500 as a store display model. Not sure it was ever actually plugged in. Very reliable. FWIW

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